In which year was Despicable Me 2 released?

Despicable Me 2 was released in 2013.

The sequel continues Gru’s life after he abandons supervillainy and focuses on raising Margo, Edith, and Agnes. The Anti-Villain League recruits him to investigate a new threat, bringing him into partnership with agent Lucy Wilde.

Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud directed the film, and Steve Carell returned as the voice of Gru. The movie expanded the franchise’s cast and introduced new developments involving the Minions, including their transformation into aggressive purple creatures after exposure to a mutagenic serum.

Despicable Me 2 also features the song “Happy,” written and performed by Pharrell Williams. The song became one of the best-known musical successes connected with the franchise. The film’s release preceded the first Minions spin-off by two years.